Prepare against Jozef Benci
CM · Slovakia · World #10,845 classical · FIDE ID 14967596
Our database contains 233 games by Jozef Benci, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Benci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Benci before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,157 | 2,201 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,887 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 84 | 60 | 89 | 36.1% |
| As White | 123 | 47 | 31 | 45 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 110 | 37 | 29 | 44 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Benci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Benci's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 71.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 18.7% | 39.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 8.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Benci usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Benci usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Benci usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Benci usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Benci usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Benci usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 68.8% | 48.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 14.1% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.9% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 69.6% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Jozef Benci's chess games
All 233 games by Jozef Benci in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 84 wins, 60 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Daniel Compel | 2,214 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | B53 |
| Jul 2023 | Eduard Panko | 2,034 | chB-SVK Open | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Kudela,Oliver | 2,021 | Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | A43 |
| Oct 2023 | Erik Stetina | 2,015 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | C41 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexandra Botez | 1,977 | Prague Open | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 1,658 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,690 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,557 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2021 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,363 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,139 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,292 |
| Chess Slovak Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Benci's chess games?
233 games by Jozef Benci, from Jun 2019 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jozef Benci has played.
What does Jozef Benci play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Jozef Benci opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Benci answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jozef Benci play as White?
As White, Jozef Benci's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Benci play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Benci most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Jozef Benci's FIDE rating?
Jozef Benci is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jozef Benci played?
Our database contains 233 games by Jozef Benci, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 60 draws, 89 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Benci?
233 games by Jozef Benci reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.